Wirtz stunner helps Liverpool lead Leeds in Chicago

A brilliant volley from Florian Wirtz lit up Soldier Field as Liverpool raced to a 2-0 half-time lead.

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What happened. Florian Wirtz scored a superb first-time volley to double Liverpool's lead against Leeds United in a pre-season friendly in Chicago. The Reds had opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes.

• Liverpool lead 2-0 at half-time.
• Wirtz's goal was a brilliant volley.
• Opening goal came from a corner by Szoboszlai, flicked on by Kerkez.

Pre-season form builds momentum for the upcoming campaign.

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